East Lampeter Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
High-Density Residential R-3 Zoning District
§ 375-7010 Purpose.
A.
To accommodate residential uses in a manner that encourages the efficient use of land in areas that have access to public sanitary sewerage disposal facilities and to public water supply facilities.
B.
To create, establish, and preserve pleasant residential neighborhoods characterized by a variety of dwelling types at the highest permitted residential density.
C.
To maintain and implement growth boundary policies, which have been established as part of the Comprehensive Plan.
§ 375-7020 Permitted uses.
A.
Principal uses permitted by right:
(1)
Agricultural operation, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23030 of this chapter. The agricultural operation shall exclude concentrated animal feeding operations, concentrated animal operations, commercial produce operations and/or cervidae livestock operations.
(2)
Forestry, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23290 of this chapter.
(3)
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23490 of this chapter.
(4)
Municipal use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23500 of this chapter.
(5)
Places of worship, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23580 of this chapter.
(6)
Recreation use that is classified as a municipal use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23620 of this chapter.
(7)
Recreation use that is classified as a private and/or restrictive use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23620 of this chapter.
(8)
School that is classified as a public or private school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23740 of this chapter.
(9)
Single-family detached dwellings, which are not initially or cumulatively developed as a regional impact development.
(10)
Single-family semidetached dwellings, which are not initially or cumulatively developed as a regional impact development.
(11)
Townhouses, which are not initially or cumulatively developed as a regional impact development, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23830 of this chapter.
B.
Accessory uses permitted by right:
(1)
Accessory uses and structures that are customarily and clearly accessory to a permitted use are permitted by right, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
Alternative energy facilities as an accessory use, which may include geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, wind turbines or wind energy facilities, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23050.1 of this chapter.
(3)
Apartment as an accessory residential use to a single-family dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23070 of this chapter.
(4)
Community center as an accessory or subordinate use within a residential development, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23170 of this chapter.
(5)
ECHO housing as an accessory use to a permitted single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23240 of this chapter.
(6)
Home occupation use as a no-impact accessory residential use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23370 of this chapter.
(7)
Residential accessory uses and structures for a permitted residential use, subject to the provisions specified under § § 375-22030 and § 375-23660 of this chapter.
(8)
Satellite receiving and/or transmitting dish antenna with a maximum diameter of three feet, which may be mounted on the side or rear facade or roof of a building or ground mounted in the side or rear yard, subject to the provisions of § 375-23730 of this chapter.
C.
Uses permitted by special exception, pursuant to the provisions specified under § 375-25070 of this chapter.
(1)
Bed-and-breakfast establishment, as a principal or accessory use within a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23110 of this chapter.
(2)
Boarding house, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23120 of this chapter.
(3)
Cemetery, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23160 of this chapter.
(4)
Emergency service facility, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23250 of this chapter.
(5)
Farm-support business use as a business operation, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23260 of this chapter.
(6)
Home occupation as a minimal impact accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23370 of this chapter.
(7)
Library, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23430 of this chapter.
(8)
Medical, dental, vision care and/or counseling clinic, subject to the provisions specified under of § 375-23470 of this chapter.
(9)
Orphanage, subject to the provisions specified under of § 375-23560 of this chapter.
(10)
Public utility building and/or structures, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23610 of this chapter.
(11)
Residential retirement and/or care facility for the care of the aged or infirm, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23670 of this chapter.
(12)
Roadside stand for the sale of agricultural or horticultural products, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23710 of this chapter.
(13)
Satellite receiving and/or transmitting dish antenna with a maximum diameter of three feet, which may be mounted on front facade of a building or ground mounted in the front yard, subject to the provisions of § 375-23730 of this chapter.
(14)
Tourist home, as a principal or accessory use within a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23110 of this chapter.
D.
Uses permitted by conditional use, pursuant to the provisions specified under § 375-25080 of this chapter:
(1)
Historic resource overlay uses and site improvements, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-21050 of this chapter.
(2)
Manufactured home park, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23440 of this chapter.
(3)
Regional impact development containing the permitted uses within the R-3 Zoning District, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23640 of this chapter.
§ 375-7030 Area, dimensional and height requirements.
A.
Unless otherwise specified, the following lot area requirements shall apply:
(1)
The minimum lot size for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 6,500 square feet.
(2)
The minimum lot size for a single-family semidetached dwelling shall be 5,000 square feet per unit.
(3)
The minimum lot size for a townhouse shall be 3,500 square feet per unit.
(4)
The minimum lot size for multifamily dwellings shall be 3,000 square feet per unit.
(5)
The maximum lot size for a single-family dwelling shall be 12,000 square feet.
(6)
Unless otherwise specified by other provisions contained within Article XXIII of this chapter, the minimum lot area for all permitted nonresidential uses shall be 20,000 square feet.
(7)
Regional impact development containing permitted uses within the R-3 Zoning District, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23640 of this chapter.
B.
Lot width, building setback and dimensional requirements for a principal use.
(1)
The minimum lot width requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
A lot containing a single-family detached dwelling shall have a minimum lot width of 50 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 75 feet as measured at the front yard setback line.
(b)
A lot containing a single-family semidetached dwelling shall have a minimum lot width of 40 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 55 feet as measured at the front yard setback line.
(c)
A lot containing a townhouse shall have a minimum lot width of 25 as measured at the street right-of-way line and 25 feet as measured at the front yard setback line.
(d)
A lot containing a multifamily dwelling shall have a minimum lot width of 100 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 100 feet as measured at the front yard setback line.
(e)
A lot containing a permitted nonresidential building and use shall have a minimum lot width of 75 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 100 feet as measured at the front yard setback line.
(2)
The minimum front yard setback requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
The minimum building setback line shall be 25 feet, as measured from the street right-of-way line.
(b)
For areas within the R-3 Zoning District where existing buildings are located closer to the street than is permitted by these regulations, a new building may be placed at the same setback distance as the adjacent buildings provided that it is located within 200 feet of the adjacent buildings. If the adjacent buildings have varying setbacks, the proposed building shall not be located closer to the street than the average setback distance of the said adjacent buildings or 10 feet behind the street right-of-way, whichever is greater.
(3)
The minimum side yard setback requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
A lot containing a single-family detached dwelling shall have a side yard setback of 10 feet.
(b)
A lot containing a single-family semidetached dwelling shall have a side yard setback of 10, as measured from the exterior side.
(c)
Townhouses shall have a side yard setback of 10 feet as measured from the end units.
(d)
Multifamily dwellings with four or fewer units shall have a side yard setback of 20 feet as measured from the end or external units.
(e)
Multifamily dwellings with more than four units shall have a side yard setback of 35 feet as measured from the end or external units.
(f)
Nonresidential buildings or structures shall have a side yard setback of 15 feet.
(4)
The minimum rear yard setback requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, all residential uses within the R-3 Zoning District shall have a rear yard setback of 10 feet.
(b)
Multifamily dwellings with more than four units shall have a rear yard setback of 35 feet as measured from the end or external units.
(c)
Nonresidential buildings or structures shall have a rear yard setback of 35 feet.
(5)
Multifamily dwellings shall comply with the building design and internal separation distance requirements specified under § 375-23490 of this chapter.
(6)
The maximum building and lot coverage requirements shall apply:
(a)
No more than 40% of the lot shall be covered by buildings.
(b)
No more than 60% of a lot shall be covered by any combination of buildings, structures and impervious surfaces, including permeable paving.
(7)
All portions of any lot not used for buildings, structures, parking areas, loading areas, outdoor storage areas, and sidewalks shall be maintained with a vegetative ground cover and other ornamental plantings.
C.
Setback and dimensional requirements for an accessory use.
(1)
The following regulations shall apply to unattached buildings for accessory uses that are 120 square feet or less of gross floor area:
(a)
The minimum front yard setback line from all streets shall be 15 feet to the rear of the front facade of the principal building.
(b)
The minimum side yard setback shall be four feet.
(c)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be four feet.
(2)
The following regulations shall apply to unattached buildings for accessory uses that exceed 120 square feet of gross floor area:
(a)
The minimum front yard setback line from all streets shall be 15 feet to the rear of the front facade of the principal building.
(b)
The minimum side yard setback shall be 10 feet.
(c)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet.
D.
The maximum height provisions shall apply to principal buildings or structures.
(1)
The maximum height of a building or structure occupied by a principal use shall be 60 feet.
(2)
Taller buildings or structures are permitted, provided that an additional setback of two feet is provided for every one foot of height in excess of 60 feet up to a maximum height of 75 feet.
(3)
Principal buildings and structures for the exclusive use of agricultural operations and not for human occupancy shall not exceed 60 feet in height.
E.
The maximum height provisions shall apply to accessory buildings or structures.
(1)
The maximum height shall be 12 for a residential accessory building that is 120 square feet or less of gross floor area.
(2)
The maximum height shall be 25 feet for a residential accessory building that exceeds 120 square feet of gross floor area.
(3)
The maximum height shall be 60 feet for an accessory agricultural building or structure including a silo.